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A Mystery Brooch for Queen Elizabeth II?

06.24.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II poses for pictures with Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley (R), during an audience at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on June 22, 2022 — ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Queen held an audience at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, wearing a brooch that has proven to be a bit of a royal jewelry mystery.

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Kate Wears a Special Royal Brooch in a New Joint Portrait

06.23.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Jamie Coreth, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, 2022 — Jamie Coreth and Fine Art Commissions

A royal visit to Cambridge brought us the unveiling of a new royal portrait today—and a surprise appearance from a very important royal heirloom brooch!

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The Queen’s Incredible Cullinan Brooch at Windsor Castle

06.22.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Queen Elizabeth II receives the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Windsor Castle, where he presented her with a special 'Canterbury Cross' for her 'unstinting' service to the Church of England over seventy years and a citation for the Cross, which was presented as a framed piece of calligraphy on June 21, 2022 in Windsor, England — Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images

On Tuesday, the Queen received a special gift from the Archbishop of Canterbury—and wore one of her most special brooches for the presentation!

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Diana’s Pearls and Polka Dots: Royal Ascot Jewels 2022 (Days 4-5)

06.19.2022 by thecourtjeweller // Leave a Comment

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England — Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

It was a Queen-less Royal Ascot this year for the first time in her reign, but members of the royal family were still on hand to enjoy the fun at the last two days of the races.

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